Tag: mining

Red Chris mine expansion gets the greenlight

Environment Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has approved a major expansion of the Red Chris mine, allowing the northwest B.C. operation to shift from open-pit to underground mining.

B.C. expands fast-track list with 17 new priority projects

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. is adding 17 major resource and infrastructure projects to its fast-track list as the province looks to speed up development amid global economic uncertainty.

Judge urges quicker judicial review for Rossland-area mine

Environment Greg Nesteroff -
A BC Supreme Court judge hearing an application to delay the start of construction on a Rossland-area magnesium mine says a judicial review surrounding the project needs to be heard more quickly.

UPDATED: Record Ridge project receives mining permit

Mining My Kootenay Now -
The provincial government has approved a mining permit for a magnesium project near Rossland, although there are still more hurdles to clear.

Wildsight calls for emergency order on Record Ridge mine

Mining My Kootenay Now -
Wildsight says it will seek the order for the endangered mountain holly fern after BC's environmental assessment office decided the Record Ridge project doesn't need to be subjected to a full-blown review.

UPDATED: Friends of Record Ridge to pursue legal action

Environment Greg Nesteroff -
A group concerned about the establishment of a magnesium mine near Rossland will go to court to try to force an environmental assessment of the project.

Rescuers working to re-establish communication with three trapped miners in northwest B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Rescuers are working to re-establish communication with three workers trapped underground at a mine in northwestern B.C.

BC Conservative leader announces mining platform while visiting the Kootenays

Politics My Kootenay Now -
BC Conservative leader John Rustad has announce the party's platform to boost the province's mining sector while in Kimberley...

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Fish & Wildlife
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Crime
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BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Fish & Wildlife
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